OCEAN CITY – A proposed code amendment relating to non-accessory employee housing will advance to a public hearing with the support of the town council.On Tuesday, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville presented the Mayor and Council with a draft code amendment allowing for non-accessory employee housing. He told officials this week amendments were… Read more »
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Recruitment For OC Bus, Tram Drivers Continues
OCEAN CITY – Officials say efforts will continue to hire bus drivers and tram conductors ahead of the summer season.On Tuesday, public works staff presented the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on seasonal recruitment and hiring. Transit Manager Rob Shearman said while the department had received a number of applications for open positions,… Read more »
General Assembly Passes Offshore Wind Legislation; Local Officials Share Concerns
OCEAN CITY – Legislation passed in the General Assembly to expand offshore wind energy in Maryland is being met with both praise and frustration from local stakeholders.On Monday, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act, which will, among other things, increase the state’s offshore wind generation goals from roughly… Read more »
OCDC Seeks Inlet Lot Revenue To Pay Off Project Debt
OCEAN CITY – Officials say a request to use Inlet parking lot revenues will allow a downtown corporation to pay off debt associated with its model block project.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Mayor and Council had before it a request from the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) to use $625,000 in Inlet parking lot revenue… Read more »
Resort Commission Talks Lifeguard Shortage; Officials Eye Operational Changes
OCEAN CITY – Despite an ongoing lifeguard shortage, officials say they will make any necessary changes to ensure the beach is covered ahead of the summer season.On Monday, Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on lifeguard recruitment. While staffing challenges remain, he said the Ocean City Beach… Read more »
Fenwick Committee To Review Town Noise Ordinance
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island agreed to have a resort committee review the town’s noise ordinance, but not before considerable debate on the elimination of time constraints.Late last month, Councilwoman Janice Bortner presented the Fenwick Island Town Council with a recommendation to have the town’s charter and ordinance (C&O) committee consider removing time… Read more »
Fire Station Fundraising To Continue Without Consultant
OCEAN PINES – Officials continue to pursue funding for the construction of a new fire station.Last week, General Manager John Viola presented members of the Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee with an update on the South Station capital campaign.As the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) looks to construct a new firehouse, a workgroup… Read more »
Site Plan Revision Sought For New Seacrets Venue
OCEAN CITY – Officials say site improvements to the area behind Atlantic Beverage Center liquor store will allow the connections of Seacrets to prepare for a new events venue at 51st Street.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission voted to amend a recently approved site plan and issue a building permit for utility… Read more »
Comp Plan Open House Scheduled
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say community members will have a chance to review the town’s comprehensive planning efforts at an upcoming open house.On Wednesday, the Fenwick Island Planning Commission adopted a timeline for completing and submitting the town’s new comprehensive plan. Committee members say the timeline also includes an open house, scheduled for May 20,… Read more »
Dredging Negotiations Continue
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say negotiations with a local developer are ongoing as the town identifies a placement site for its dredging project.Late last month, Councilman Bill Rymer presented members of the Fenwick Island Town Council with an update on the long-awaited dredging project of the Little Assawoman Bay. As permitting work continues, he said… Read more »